Jewellery Know-How

From fascinating gemstone facts to how to care for your pearls, our know-how section will give you all the knowledge you need to buy luxury jewellery with confidence.

Royal Asscher diamond engagement ring.
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A cut above: why Asscher cut diamond engagement rings are back in the limelight

Anne Sportun Periwinkle blue sapphire engagement ring in rose gold, available from Astley Clarke (£3,250).
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Colour code: how to buy a sapphire engagement ring

There are few houses in the world able to offer so many different sizes and cuts of diamonds at any one time, making Graff Diamonds the perfect place to start your diamond buying journey.
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How to buy a diamond: discovering the secrets of the Four Cs with Graff Diamonds

David Morris 22.22ct pear-cut diamond engagement ring.
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How to buy a diamond engagement ring: the enduring allure of the teardrop cut

De Beers Aura pink diamond engagement ring in pink gold (£POA)
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Bridal tribes: how to buy an engagement ring that suits her personality

Graff Diamonds solitaire diamond ring, set with a 6.51ct oval cut Fancy Intense pink diamond
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Coloured stone engagement rings: how to choose the right gem to last a lifetime

Jessica Poole Sapphire Twist Ring in Fairtrade yellow gold
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Put an ethical ring on it: how to buy an engagement or wedding ring with a clear conscience

H STERN BALLET DU CORPO, G 21 ring in yellow gold and cognac diamond. £3, 200
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H.Stern Jewels that dance with Grupo Corpo

Venus Fly Bombay Ring. Travosrite, black diamonds, 18ct rose gold by Tomasz Donocik. Price from £5,200
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Goldsmiths’ Fair: A golden opportunity

Autore Tropical Angel fish with black South Sea Pearl
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How to care for your pearls